2001 Barolo Rocche dell Annunziata
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The 2001 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is the only one of Revello's 2001 Baroli that is starting to show faint, early signs of tertiary advancement. Dried roses, flowers, spices and crushed berries are some of the nuances that flow from the glass. The silky Rocche tannins are there, but the fruit is beginning to fade. Ideally, the Rocche is best enjoyed over the next handful of years. (AG)
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The 2001 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata is the only one of Revello’s 2001 Baroli that is starting to show faint, early signs of tertiary advancement. Dried roses, flowers, spices and crushed berries are some of the nuances that flow from the glass. The silky Rocche tannins are there, but the fruit is beginning to fade. Ideally, the Rocche is best enjoyed over the next handful of years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887
Full ruby-red. Deep, vinous aromas of dark fruits, licorice, menthol, white truffle and underbrush; less reserved than the Conca but still quite primary. Lush on entry, then big, sweet and rich, with liqueur-like ripeness and great mouthfilling texture. But this is also quite youthful and laid-back, and possesses superb backbone. Finishes with terrific length and noble, horizontal tannins that spread out to saturate the palate. These 2001s promise to be the best set of Barolos to date from this producer.